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Since it was Monday, the house was more peaceful than usual and Penny couldn't be happier. She might have appeared indifferent to her siblings, but she was also careful around them. Her parents also told her they had some prior commitments, and they left together.

Finally, some time alone.

Watching Chunchun and Tiana play, Penny propped her cheeks with her hands. She was sitting on the grass with her legs crossed, deep in thought.

"Miss Penny, I brought you some orange juice."

Penny looked up, only to see Butler Jen placing down a glass of orange juice beside her. He had this gentle smile on his face, holding the tray in front vertically, but kept his bending posture so she wouldn't hurt her neck looking up.

"Thank you, Butler Jen!"

Butler Jen nodded as he glanced at her pets. "Miss Penny, I noticed that you hadn't taken Chunchun and

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Tiana to the vet. Should I schedule you an

appointment?"

"Oh." Penny's lips formed an o-shape as realization dawned on her. "Right. What an irresponsible parent. Thank you for reminding me, Butler Jen. And yes, please help me schedule an appointment, but if possible, not on Thursday."

Lines appeared on Butler Jen's forehead. Why not on Thursday?

He didn't ask, though. "Very well. I'll do it right away."

Butler Jen excused himself to schedule an

appointment. As he walked off, Penny kept her gaze on his back.

"I promised that kid that he could only see them on Thursday." Penny shook her head, having the main reason for wanting to fulfill her promise was because she gave her word.

of orange juice, Butler Jen returned.

after relaying his message, Butler

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Butler Jen, who had kept a safe distance from her. However, the distance was still not enough for her to ignore his presence. "Butler Jen, is everything okay?" she asked curiously. "Why are you standing

disturb your time,

me think I'm doing something wrong or

"Apologies, Miss Penny. I didn't think it would make

uncomfortable per se... but

me?" She tilted her head to the side because this was the only explanation she could think of if there wasn't a

Jen smiled helplessly. "Your brothers and Miss Nina are in school and your parents left for some important matters. I thought it'd make you lonely if you

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heart warmed up at the thought behind

action.

exclaimed. "To be honest, ever since I came here, I don't recall having some time alone. I'm not saying everyone's company is bad, but I enjoy times

eyes, did she look a little

He focused more on how mature Penny sounded whenever she talked. Each of her words often carried sincerity and wisdom. Even an old man like

young,

I will not disturb your time alone. However, if you need some company,

going to head inside too. Butler Jen, could you help me find

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inner cheek as she assessed the surrounding. "Hah! What a fancy restaurant," she snorted, thinking that even restaurants for

arm to show her fancy background. But when she heard the attendant's voice outside, she quickly tucked

sat opposite her, both quiet as if they were

Jessa nodded while assessing the

and delicate beauty. Her black hair had some mild curls falling to her slender shoulder blades. Her clothing was reserved, but elegant. Despite wearing only her wedding rings as an accessory, she still exuded

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